Despite the existence of CD quality streaming tiers from Qobuz, Tidal and Deezer, 2018 remains tough going for the MP3-allergic techno fan. Drinking from the oceans of the Internet’s freely (and legally) available DJ mixes – as served up by the likes of Resident Advisor, XLR8R, Factmag, Secret Thirteen, not to mention the DJ themselves via Soundcloud and Mixcloud – can lead to a seriously nasty side effect: a deep thirst for better sound quality.… Read the full article

Comments Off on Berghain 08, Fiedel: techno that takes no shortcuts, prisoners